1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Sean O'Neill
    3. /

Sean O'Neill

Sean is a freelance contributor to The Motley Fool Australia, and is a keen investor and an optimist at heart. Believing that excessive short-termedness and a lack of knowledge hurts everyday investors, Sean aims to write articles that fulfill The Motley Fool's stated goal: Helping the world invest - better.

Recent Articles

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is the Retail Food Group Limited share price back in bargain territory?

| Sean O'Neill

With a 5.3% fully franked dividend, is the Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price a bargain?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Warren Buffett: Here's why the stock market is NOT in bubble territory

| Sean O'Neill

Some recent gems of wisdom from the ‘Oracle of Omaha’.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

3 companies I am avoiding after their recent results

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’m not keen on Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK), Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), and Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) after…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why I think younger investors should avoid Australia's 20 biggest companies

| Sean O'Neill

One very good reason to steer clear of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), and QBE Insurance Group Ltd…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Takeover: Why the Worleyparsons Limited share price rocketed 29% this morning

| Sean O'Neill

A takeover offer sent the Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) share price soaring today.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is Dicker Data Ltd a buy for its 6.4% fully franked dividend?

| Sean O'Neill

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) share price traded flat after yesterday's results.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Profit Wrap: Why the Japara Healthcare Ltd share price plunged today

| Sean O'Neill

The Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) share price fell sharply due to lower profits in today’s results.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

2 dividend stocks I'd buy before Medibank Private Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

I prefer Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) over Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) at today’s share prices.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

CRUSHED: How the Ardent Leisure Group share price fell 25% in a week

| Sean O'Neill

The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) share price has lost 25% in recent days, following a weak half-year report.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is the National Veterinary Care Ltd share price a bargain on today's results?

| Sean O'Neill

The National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) share price is up this morning, after the company reported sharply higher revenue and…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price is cratering on another HUGE loss

| Sean O'Neill

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price fell 10% after this morning’s results release.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

10 big winners that smashed expectations this earnings season

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why the share price of 10 companies including SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), and Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE)…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Biggest losers: Why these 5 companies TANKED this earnings season

| Sean O'Neill

Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT), Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR), and Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) all saw their share prices demolished so far…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

One dividend share I'd buy before Telstra Corporation Ltd in 2017

| Sean O'Neill

Given the current Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price, I think there are better opportunities out there, such as Greencross…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Dumped: Why the CBL CORP FPO NZX share price dived this morning

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why the CBL CORP FPO NZX (ASX:CBL) share price fell 7% after releasing its full year results.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Down 58%: Why the iSentia Group Ltd share price can't stop falling

| Sean O'Neill

It has been a tough few months for the iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) share price.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Crown Resorts Ltd share price went nuts on today's results

| Sean O'Neill

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price rose 6% after this morning's announcement.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is the Westfield Corp Ltd share price good value at $9?

| Sean O'Neill

Why I'm not keen on the Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) share price at $9.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Retail Food Group Limited share price jumped 5% today

| Sean O'Neill

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price jumped 5% after its half-year results this morning.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd share price plunges as profit falls 36%

| Sean O'Neill

After reporting a 36% decline in profit, the Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price fell almost 7%.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is Woodside Petroleum Limited a buy at this share price?

| Sean O'Neill

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price fell slightly after today’s results announcement.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Lifehealthcare Group Ltd share price tumbled today

| Sean O'Neill

The Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) share price is falling today after the company released its interim results.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

POLEAXED: Why the iSentia Group Ltd share price fell 31% today

| Sean O'Neill

The iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) share price has been hammered following this morning’s results release.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Healthscope Ltd share price rocketed today

| Sean O'Neill

The Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) share price is up 6% to $2.37 after today’s results announcement.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd share price surged 7% this morning

| Sean O'Neill

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price jumped after a strong results announcement today.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is the Insurance Australia Group Ltd share price an opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price doesn't strike me as much of an opportunity after today's results.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

How to beat the fund managers with these 4 share ideas

| Sean O'Neill

Buying illiquid companies like CBL CORP FPO NZX (ASX:CBL), and Macquarie Media Ltd (ASX:MRN) can get you access to opportunities…

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is the Scentre Group share price good value?

| Sean O'Neill

The Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) share price is flat today, but the company looks fully valued.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why I think the Greencross Limited share price is good value below $7

| Sean O'Neill

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) share price looks set for an up day after this morning's results release.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is Beach Energy Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) looks quite cheap at today’s prices.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Should you avoid Medibank Private Ltd and NIB Holdings Limited in 2017?

| Sean O'Neill

Are the Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share prices overpriced?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is G8 Education Ltd a buy for its 6.8% fully franked dividend?

| Sean O'Neill

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price rose after today's results announcement.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

2 shares to profit from the cobalt boom in 2017

| Sean O'Neill

Can Equator Resources Ltd (ASX:EQU) and Tiger Resources Limited (ASX:TGS) profit from the cobalt boom?

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Link Administration Holdings Ltd share price leapt 5% today

| Sean O'Neill

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price rose sharply after today’s results announcement.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Is the Santos Ltd share price set for a turnaround?

| Sean O'Neill

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is rising in early trade as the market digests its results.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Medibank Private Ltd share price could dive today

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why the Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price could be set to fall.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Profit wrap: Why the Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd share priced dived today

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why the Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) share price is on the nose after today's results.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why the Hansen Technologies Limited share price plunged today

| Sean O'Neill

The Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) share price dived 9% after the release of its half-year report.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Here's why the Bapcor Ltd share price took a dive today

| Sean O'Neill

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price fell after the company released its half-year results.

Read more »

a woman
⏸️ Investing

Why I think the Telstra Corporation Ltd share price could sink further

| Sean O'Neill

Today’s results might see the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price sink further.

Read more »